The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre is an Enfield-based charity supporting those in the area affected by cancer be it patients, family, friends or colleagues. We provide emotional, psychological and practical services, free of charge, to over 600 clients every year to help them come to terms with and cope with their changing lives.
connect with people who have been through or will go through something similar, you can ask questions, offer advice and talk freely. After a cancer diagnosis, you might feel lots of different emotions; a sense of shock, fear, or sadness and you might question why this has happened to you. When faced with these overwhelming feelings, Head of Services, Fiona Connell, says that “asking for help when you don’t know what help you need is an incredibly brave step. When you, a family member or friend are diagnosed with cancer life can become so busy that you don’t often get time to check in with yourself and what you need. People don’t see how a massage or group can help with their changing lives. But coming to The Nightingale Centre gives you a safe space to navigate what you’re going through. One-toone counselling allows you to share fears and concerns without worrying someone in your immediate circle. While group sessions helps you
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Throughout my time at The Nightingale, I have seen the difference our services make to our clients. The first day a client comes to us compared with the day they are ready to move on is a huge contrast because they now have the tools to cope with the effect cancer has had on their lives.” Have a look at our upcoming events a great way for you, friends, family or company to get involved and support a local charity.
Birthday Weekend Walk They say 19 is just a filler birthday, so let’s fill it with a celebration we won’t forget! The Nightingale was established on 21st August 2002 and because we’re not sure if we’ll be able to celebrate together, we’re throwing a Birthday Weekend Walk! Sign up and walk for cancer today
